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LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

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This feed contains audio articles from the Levels Blog, a leading source of research-backed articles about the importance of metabolic health. In Metabolic Insights, Levels shows you how food affects your metabolic health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Connect with us: Become a Member: https://levels.link/insights YouTube: https://youtube.com/levels Instagram: https://instagram.com/levels Twitter: https://twitter.com/levels LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/levels TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@levels
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Kevin Jubbal, MD, uses CGM to optimize health while living with Crohn’s disease

The physician entrepreneur—who has more than 180K YouTube subscribers—talks about six key learnings from monitoring his blood glucose. Author: Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/kevin-jubbal-md-uses-cgm-to-optimize-health-while-living-with-crohns-disease Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 23, 20227 minEp. 170

Study finds insulin resistance may predict depression

Over nine years, people with markers of insulin resistance were almost twice as likely to develop depression than those without. Author: Frances Gatta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Matthew Laye, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/study-finds-insulin-resistance-may-predict-depression Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 21, 20228 minEp. 169

10 Trader Joe’s products that support metabolic health

Take advantage of Trader Joe’s low prices to stock your cabinet with healthy snacks and ingredients that won’t spike your blood sugar. Author: Jill Waldbieser⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Cate Ward, PhD, RD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-trader-joes-products-that-support-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 21, 202211 minEp. 168

Foods We Love: Sardines

If you’re not into sardines yet, time to give them another look. The small fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other micronutrients vital to health. Author: ⁠⁠Samantha Heller, MS, RD Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-sardines Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep166 Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Insta...

Jan 17, 202213 minEp. 166

4 Improved kids’ lunches that won’t spike blood sugar

Your children will love these easy, delicious meals, and you’ll appreciate how they provide steady energy and balanced nutrition. Author: ⁠⁠Matthew Kadey, RD Expert Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/healthier-kids-lunches Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 17, 202210 minEp. 167

Alex Magnin discovered one big change to his eating habits that boosted his metabolic health

The tech and digital media entrepreneur has used one day of fasting per week for an entire year—and is now crushing his workouts, too. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/alex-magnin-change-fasting-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 14, 20225 minEp. 169

Lifestyle medicine expert Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, wants men to go to the doctor—every year

The wellness expert talks all about the relationship between low testosterone and metabolic and heart health. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/lifestyle-medicine-expert-shefaly-ravula-pa-c-wants-men-to-go-to-the-doctor-every-year Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 14, 202212 minEp. 164

Why The Lanby believes the future of healthcare is patient-centric and personalized

When The Lanby opened in 2021, membership filled quickly. Concierge medicine is growing, but the next question is: How can it scale up? Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-the-lanby-believes-the-future-of-healthcare-is-patient-centric-and-personalized Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 07, 20226 minEp. 163

Can trauma affect our metabolic health?

Potentially traumatic childhood experiences—and stressful events in adulthood—can alter our physiology and make us more susceptible to dysfunction. Author: Jennifer Chesak⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Molly Maloof⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-trauma-affect-our-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Jan 07, 202219 minEp. 160

4 Ways poor metabolic health impacts your micronutrient status

Micronutrients are essential for our cellular machinery to run smoothly, but metabolic dysfunction can impair our ability to make and use key micronutrients. Author: Rachel Soper Sanders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Author: Dr. Daniel Wallerstorfer, PhD⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Dr. Richard Harris, M.D., PharmD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/4-ways-poor-metabolic-health-impacts-your-micronutrient-status Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshea...

Jan 03, 202212 minEp. 161

YouTuber and dad-of-four Austin McGuffie is bringing metabolic health to the masses

The former personal trainer takes on experiments that put his metabolism to the test. He shares his journey to becoming the Metabolism Mentor. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/youtuber-and-dad-of-four-austin-mcguffie-is-bringing-metabolic-health-to-the-masses Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep159 Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter...

Dec 30, 20217 minEp. 159

10 Desserts less likely to spike blood sugar

Typical sweets don’t offer much nutritionally, but these recipes use nutrient-dense ingredients to boost health and help keep blood glucose stable. Author: ⁠⁠Brittany Risher⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠Stephanie Greunke, RD⁠⁠ Link to article: ⁠https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-desserts-less-likely-to-spike-blood-sugar⁠ Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twit...

Dec 30, 20218 minEp. 160

What is a continuous glucose monitor?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help you track your blood sugar in real-time. So how does a CGM work, and who should use it? Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-a-continuous-glucose-monitor Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter...

Dec 27, 20219 minEp. 158

How to order a blood-sugar friendly meal at Chipotle

Take advantage of the popular chain’s best ingredients and ease of customization for a carry-out meal that supports healthy glucose. Author: Greg Presto Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-order-a-blood-sugar-friendly-meal-at-chipotle Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠...

Dec 27, 202110 minEp. 157

How I approach holiday health

All of Dr. Casey's tips and strategies for staying healthy, eating well and exercising during the holidays Author: Casey Means, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/healthy-holiday-habits-nutrition Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Dec 24, 20217 minEp. 161

The connection between sleep and health, explained by a sleep expert

Good sleep is an underpinning of metabolic wellness. Clinical psychologist Jenna Gress-Smith, PhD, explains some misconceptions about sleep. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-connection-between-sleep-and-health-explained-by-a-sleep-expert Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Dec 24, 202110 minEp. 156

New study asks whether umami flavor causes metabolic dysfunction

Researchers uncover the molecular connection between MSG and obesity in mice, but whether the findings extend to humans is still unclear. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-study-asks-whether-umami-flavor-causes-metabolic-dysfunction Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Dec 24, 202113 minEp. 155

Celebrity holistic nutritionist Mona Sharma wants everyone to connect with how food makes them feel

The mind/body coach looks like the picture of health, but a CGM helped her find the foods behind her lagging energy levels, mood, and brain fog. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/celebrity-holistic-nutritionist-mona-sharma-wants-everyone-to-connect-with-how-food-makes-them-feel Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Dec 10, 20218 minEp. 154

8 Reasons glucose is worth measuring

Glucose is only one piece of the metabolic health puzzle, but it’s an important one. Here’s why we believe in glucose monitoring for more people. Author: Ceri Perkins Reviewier: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/8-reasons-glucose-is-worth-measuring Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Dec 10, 202123 minEp. 153

I’m a Type 1 diabetes educator—here’s why I think working at Levels is the best way I can impact metabolic health

Levels Operations Specialist Jesse Lavine on why he believes that improving metabolic health for the broader population will benefit the Type 1 community. Author: Jesse Lavine Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/im-a-type-1-diabetes-educator-heres-why-i-think-working-at-levels-is-the-best-way-i-can-impact-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ a...

Nov 29, 202110 minEp. 152

Why glucose isn’t enough for good health

Glucose is an easy-to-measure marker of metabolic health, but stable blood sugar alone doesn’t make you healthy. Here's why we have to get beyond glucose. Author: Ceri Perkins Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-glucose-isnt-enough-for-good-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep150 Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 26, 202128 minEp. 150

How this physician assistant improves metabolic health in underserved patients

Kyla Ehrenreich educates a broad range of patients on metabolic health. Here, she shares the lessons she’s learned. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-this-physician-assistant-improves-metabolic-health-in-underserved-patients Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 26, 20216 minEp. 151

What is postprandial blood sugar and why does it matter?

Understanding postprandial blood sugar isn’t just important for those with diabetes or prediabetes. Being mindful of this number can help keep you healthy. Author: Michael Roussell Author: Thu Huynh, PhD Medical Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-postprandial-blood-sugar-and-why-does-it-matter Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instag...

Nov 22, 202119 minEp. 149

The science on sugar cravings and how to beat them

A combination of physical, psychological, and societal factors make us eat more sugar today than ever. Learn 5 ways to break the cycle of sugar cravings. Author: Barbara Brody Reviewer: Austin Perlmutter, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-science-on-sugar-cravings-and-how-to-beat-them Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep147 Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 20, 202110 minEp. 147

Dr. Molly Maloof’s 7 tips for using CGM to improve your health

The physician-entrepreneur envisions a future where biofeedback tools get people back in touch with their bodies, inspiring new habits and optimizing healthspan. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/dr-molly-maloofs-7-tips-for-using-cgm-to-improve-your-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 20, 202111 min

New research highlights the damage caused by processed food

A landmark paper proves that obesity is not just energy in and out; the type of food matters. And while one study shows we’re eating more processed food, another reveals what can be gained if we clean up our act. Author: Mike Haney Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-highlights-the-damage-caused-by-processed-food Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep145 Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Le...

Nov 09, 202111 minEp. 145

Why fiber is essential to metabolic health

Fiber plays key roles in gut health and blood sugar. Here’s what fiber does for your body and why experts say you should be eating more of it. Author: Kaitlin Sullivan Reviewer: Dr. Molly Maloof Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-fiber-is-essential-to-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 09, 202119 minEp. 146

Why Mary Jo Ashby includes CGM in her cancer-prevention plan

Mary Jo monitors her blood sugar as one of her lifestyle habits that decrease her risk of developing diseases that run in her family. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-mary-jo-ashby-includes-cgm-in-her-cancer-prevention-plan Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep143 Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 07, 20216 minEp. 143

A simple guide to reading—and understanding—nutrition studies

A metabolic scientist explains why nutrition research can seem contradictory and hard to interpret. Here are 10 things to note when reading nutrition science. Author: Matthew Laye, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/a-simple-guide-to-reading-and-understanding-nutrition-studies Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 07, 202112 minEp. 144

Alicia Jackson wants women to know that metabolic health matters during menopause

Metabolic health is linked to some life-altering symptoms during menopause. Here, the founder of Evernow shares what women can do about it. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/alicia-jackson-wants-women-to-know-that-metabolic-health-matters-during-menopause Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter...

Nov 01, 202111 minEp. 142
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